Tag: environment

Old Mutual Vumba Mountain Run Champions Wellness, Unity and Environmental Sustainability.

Kuda Pembere

By Staff Reporter More than a thousand athletes took part in this year’s Old Mutual Vumba Mountain Run held over the weekend, with Isaac Langaat and Fortunate Chidzivo winning the 21-kilometre men’s and women’s races respectively. Langaat completed the race in 1 hour 10 minutes and 7 seconds, while Chidzivo crossed the line in 1 hour 24 minutes and 24 seconds. The event drew runners from across the country and beyond, turning the usually quiet Vumba Mountains into a hive of sporting activity. Participants described the route as both scenic…

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Zimbabwe Targets Local Dairy Packaging Recycling Plant with 1,000-Ton Monthly Waste Collection Goal

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By Kuda Pembere in Marondera Zimbabwe is aiming to establish a recyclable dairy packaging processing plant, a goal that will only be achievable if the country manages to collect 1,000 tons of dairy packaging waste each month. This was revealed by Dairy Processors Association of Zimbabwe (DPAZ) Secretary-General Tendai Marecha on Tuesday in Marondera, where the association launched an awareness campaign to highlight the importance of recycling dairy packaging. The campaign which began in Marondera aims to boost the collection volume and help meet the ambitious target. It will continue…

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Zim churches unite to protect the environment

Kuda Pembere

THE Zimbabwe Church and Community Transformation Network (ZCCTN) has been launched marking the union of churches in the fight to mitigate climate change, better water and sanitation as well as environmental preservation and restoration. By Kudakwashe Pembere This network comprises of church affiliations such as the Ecumenical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) and some white garment churches. Secretary for the Food Security Department within ZCCTN Pastor Cleopas Munowekwenyu said the network has good three thematic areas. “As ZCCTN we have got three thematic areas that is…

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TelOne Promotes Healthy Environment In Mabvuku

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STATE-owned converged telecommunications company TelOne donated 100 litter bins and water tanks in Mabvuku on Thursday as part of their efforts to envision a clean healthy environment. By Kudakwashe Pembere Speaking on behalf of TelOne’s Managing Director Mrs Chipo Mutasa was Corporate Services Director Mr Hopewell Zinyau who said they have taken the program in 13 cities. “As some of you may already be aware, TelOne has defined Environmental management as a key thematic area for our corporate social investment programming. As such we have, since 2016 been involved in…

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